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3 German bishops oppose school guide on ‘diversity of sexual identities’
Published on Oct. 30, the document is intended to serve as an orientation aid for Catholic and other schools in... Read more
Clinician says Minnesota law harms kids struggling with sexual orientation, gender identity
A Minnesota law has created a new minority: young people with same-sex attraction who do not want it, according to... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: My priority is the Gospel, not solving the world’s problems
Pope Leo XIV gave an interview for the biography “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century,”... Read more
Catholic speaker Kim Zember in new EWTN podcast highlights LGBT conversion stories
A new EWTN podcast called “Here I AM Stories” features testimonies of people finding freedom through Christ’s love. Read more
Eden Invitation founder: Chastity helps us view people as ‘worthy of reverence and dignity’
Anna Carter and Shannon Ochoa said they wanted to form a community of Christians who want to stay close to... Read more
Ohio Legislature passes bill requiring school bathroom use based on biological sex
The bill would “enact the Protect All Students Act regarding single-sex bathroom access in primary and secondary schools and institutions... Read more
Maryland school district pulls LGBTQ books amid legal battle before Supreme Court
Parents from diverse faith backgrounds filed suit in May 2023 after the district announced it would no longer allow parents... Read more
Top Jesuit supports ‘LGBTQ Catholics’ event held at order’s headquarters in Rome
Father Johan Verschueren expressed his support for the “LGBTQ Catholics” event held recently at the general house of the Society... Read more
Ahead of synod, prominent prelates publish on ‘LGBTQ issues’
Father Timothy Radcliffe and Father James Martin weigh in on same-sex attraction before the synod. Read more
Irish teacher jailed for third time over transgender pronoun dispute
The long-standing case involves over 400 days already spent in prison — and ongoing legal battles. Read more
Cardinal Gregory stresses need for unity at Outreach LGBTQ conference
Cardinal Wilton Gregory shared his hopes that the conference would advance the goal of making the Church and the nation... Read more
Pope Francis acknowledges conference for ‘LGBT Catholics’
Pope Francis this week said he is “united in prayer” with those participating in a conference for Catholics who identify... Read more
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Priest sues gay hookup app Grindr over data leak
In July 2021, Monsignor Jeffrey Burrill resigned from his post as the general secretary of the USCCB ahead of a... Read more
Biden administration shifts again, appears to back sex-change surgeries for minors
Neera Tanden sent an email to the Human Rights Campaign confirming that the White House supports transgender medical interventions on... Read more
Biden administration releases report on its worldwide ‘LGBTQI+’ policy agenda
The U.S. Department of State-led initiative details how various federal agencies are participating in the sweeping American foreign policy effort. Read more
Pope Francis fields questions from students about gender identity and LGBTQ discrimination
In the one-hour conversation on June 20 organized by the Building Bridges Initiative, Pope Francis spoke directly to students from... Read more
Episcopal bishops oppose Catholic music group’s use of New York seminary
In a letter, the Episcopal bishops said they were “concerned by the lack of full acceptance of the LGBTQ stance”... Read more
Survey: Slight decrease in gay marriage support, uptick in religious freedom support in U.S.
The American Values Atlas survey of more than 22,000 Americans found that support for homosexual marriage declined slightly in 2023... Read more
UPDATE: Irreverent funeral service at St. Patrick's Cathedral for trans activist sparks outcry
The Feb. 15 funeral service was held for Cecilia Gentili, a high-profile trans activist and sex-worker advocate. Read more
Study used to justify ‘conversion therapy’ bans is faulty, Catholic researcher contends
Father Paul Sullins says a widely-cited study purporting to show a link between “conversion therapy” and increased suicidal ideation is... Read more
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